2009 Lada Kalina vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Kalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Kalina weights approximately 100 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Because 1980 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lada Kalina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lada Kalina (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Lada Kalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada Kalina | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Kalina | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |